Global Debt Hits $365 Trillion Following $10 Trillion Rise

Global Markets26 days ago

Major economies saw government bond yields hit their highest levels in over a decade during the first half of 2026. This surge in rates occurred while total financial obligations across the world grew by $10 trillion to surpass a total of $365 trillion in the same period.

The expansion in global debt aligns with a period of peak borrowing costs for sovereign nations. The report indicates that the current bond market environment marks a significant departure from trends seen over the previous 10 years.

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45%Orderly Debt Absorption+0.7%
30%Debt Service Squeeze-1.2%
15%Fiscal Consolidation Returns+0.2%

Each figure is the modeled move of the S&P 500 if the outcome occurs. For information only. Not investment advice.

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Global Debt Hits $365 Trillion Following $10 Trillion Rise

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Mapped to your portfolio

Possible scenarios

45%Orderly Debt Absorption+0.7%
30%Debt Service Squeeze-1.2%
15%Fiscal Consolidation Returns+0.2%

Each figure is the modeled move of the S&P 500 if the outcome occurs. For information only. Not investment advice.